Bodyshop Controller: Lead Operations, Mentoring & Efficiency

Ventura Bus Lines; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages + overtime

Long-term employment

Access to expert physiotherapy

Ongoing training

Community-focused role

Job summary

Ventura Bus Lines is seeking a Bodyshop Controller to support the Regional Workshop Manager in delivering high workmanship, customer service and operational efficiency. You will oversee day-to-day bodyshop activities, ensuring trades, apprentices and assistants are supported, productive and safe.

Your leadership will help minimise vehicle downtime, maintain Ventura's strong reputation and keep customers at the heart of our operation.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills (intermediate)
• Solid knowledge of vehicle bodyshop repairs
• Ability to learn new software quickly
• Experience preparing quotes

Responsibilities

• Supervise trades staff to optimise labour use.
• Prepare estimates and quotes for internal and external customers.
• Ensure work meets quality, timeframes, and customer expectations.
• Review repair orders, job codes, and workshop documentation.
• Monitor overtime and improve workshop efficiency.
• Ensure parts are ordered, stocked, and recorded.

Skills

Excel

Bodyshop know-how

Staff supervision

Quote preparation

Problem solving

Job description

Ventura Bus Lines is seeking a Bodyshop Controller to support the Regional Workshop Manager in delivering high workmanship, customer service and operational efficiency. You will oversee day-to-day bodyshop activities, ensuring trades, apprentices and assistants are supported, productive and safe.

Your leadership will help minimise vehicle downtime, maintain Ventura's strong reputation and keep customers at the heart of our operation.